Jimmy Garoppolo Signs Autograph Deal with TRISTAR

Jimmy Garoppolo played college for Eastern Illinois, where he was perceived as one of the better quarterback prospects in his class. In his senior year, he threw for 5,050 yards and 53 touchdowns, surpassing the school record held by former Eastern Illinois alum, Tony Romo. In his final year, he won the Walter Payton Award, which is given to the most outstanding offensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.